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Physocarpus opulifolius 'Donna May'

Ninebark

Little Devil

Plant Family:

Rosaceae

Med - Lg Shrub (usually >3' and never < 1.5')

Flower:

Pink

Blooms :

Jun

to:

Aug

Light pink clusters of flowers

Botanical Description

Fragrant?

No

Foliage:

Red/Purple

Deciduous

Pat Kolling

Maroon-burgundy foliage. Leaves alternate, simple, oval-rounded, 7.5 ? 7.5 cm, usually 3-lobed, base usually cordate.

Oregon Native?

No

West State Native?

No

Eastern North American

Site Selection

Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone:

3

Water Needs:

L

Sun Needs:

Partial Sun

Deer Resistant?

Yes

Firewise?

No

Height:

6-8'

Spread:

6-8'

Growth Rate:

Native Habitat:

Stream banks, rocky hillsides, woodland edges

Soil:

Easily grown in average, slightly acidic, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soil.

Care Recommendations

Maintenance Level:

Medium

Fertilizer:

Mulch:

Long Term:

Winter:

Spring:

Summer:

Prune as needed immediately after bloom and no later than mid-August.

Fall:

Common Problems

No serious problems

Diseases:

Resistant

Insects:

Resistant

Also called:

COMGA

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